bear weight; load-bearing
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to bear weight; to support a load
technicalA technical term used in construction, engineering, and mechanics to describe structures or parts that bear pressure or weight. The implied subject is the structure itself.
Zhè这
gēn根
zhù柱
zi子
zhǔ主
yào要
chéng承
zhòng重
。
This pillar is the primary load-bearing element.
Zhè这
miàn面
qiáng墙
shì是
chéng承
zhòng重
qiáng墙
，
bù不
néng能
chāi拆
。
This is a load-bearing wall; it cannot be demolished.
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Qiáo桥
liáng梁
de的
shè设
jì计
bì必
xū须
kǎo考
lǜ虑
zú足
gòu够
de的
chéng承
zhòng重
néng能
lì力
。
The bridge's design must account for sufficient load-bearing capacity.
Zhè这
kuài块
mù木
bǎn板
tài太
bó薄
，
chéng承
zhòng重
bù不
xíng行
。
This wooden plank is too thin; it cannot bear much weight.
Dì地
jī基
de的
chéng承
zhòng重
xìng性
néng能
jué决
dìng定
le了
jiàn建
zhù筑
de的
gāo高
dù度
。
The load-bearing performance of the foundation determines the building's height.